Battersea Power Station, Nine Elms and Vauxhall - redevelopment plans and news

[oryx]

I just read about this on the BBC website and thought 'Yawn.............here we go again'.

 

[boohoo]

There's not much left to burn tbh. It's just a brick shell.

I beg to differ:

Control room A and B

Interior of Battersea

Some bloke did a beautiful website of 3-d models of the interior based on exploration visits.

 

[Onket]

I beg to differ:

Control room A and B

Interior of Battersea

Some bloke did a beautiful website of 3-d models of the interior based on exploration visits.

Great link. Cheers.

 

[stethoscope]

I beg to differ:

Control room A and B

Interior of Battersea

Wow! Some wonderful pics there, boohoo.

 

[oryx]

That's a great feature, boohoo - I went there a few years ago for an art exhibition and it looked very like the last two photos in that series - I didn't realise the control rooms were so well-preserved.

That website looks interesting as well - that's my Sunday afternoon sorted!

 

[boohoo]

Some more great shots of the control rooms!!

More images on 28 days later site

 

[Belushi]

Boris gave the go ahead for the redevelopment today.

 

[teuchter]

That story seems to boil down to little more than Boris saying he wants the plans to go ahead.

 

[paolo]

The fabric is in a bad way and is getting worse. The chimneys have already been earmarked for plastic replacements. The carcass is in a real state in places and would require alot of fixing up to make a proper shell, or an inner structure would need to be built to avoid a need for a full scale patch up to structural standards.

It's slipping away year by year.

2006, not too long after the control rooms were discovered again...

 

[Crispy]

Boris gave the go ahead for the redevelopment today.

It already has planning permission. But the developers have lost all their money in the Irish meltdown. This won't get built. The power station will rot away.

 

[Leafster]

It already has planning permission. But the developers have lost all their money in the Irish meltdown. This won't get built. The power station will rot away.

It's very sad but I agree. I don't think anything will ever be done to preserve the main structure of the building. I guess it's time to think the unthinkable (for me ) and take it down, recycle as many of the bricks etc and start again.

ETA: Thanks for reposting one of your photos from your Mission to Battersea paolo. It was those photos that got me visiting Urban regularly and inspired me to visit the power station myself.

 

[Oswaldtwistle]

If this power station was anywhere else in the UK it would have been gone years ago. I don't see what is so special about it!

 

[teuchter]

If this power station was anywhere else in the UK it would have been gone years ago. I don't see what is so special about it!

philistine!

 

[Oswaldtwistle]

Well growing up in sight of 2 now demolished power stations has probably coloured my view. To me they are functional things, interesting for sure but not art.

 

[teuchter]

Did those two power stations look like Battersea?

 

[TylerD]

If this power station was anywhere else in the UK it would have been gone years ago. I don't see what is so special about it!

You mean apart from it being an art deco masterpiece, right down to the Bugatti switches on its control panels? Last time I visited a power station (Drax), it didn't feature the marble floors and decorated wood features that still survive at Battersea.

Yeah, nothing to see here, move along.

Well growing up in sight of 2 now demolished power stations has probably coloured my view. To me they are functional things, interesting for sure but not art.

Was one of those power stations Whitebirk, by any chance (seeing as Oswaldtwistle is near Blackburn)? I remember it well in my childhood and it was, like you say, purely a functional object. Battersea Power Station was specifically designed not to be an eyesore - they commissioned the guy who designed the red telephone boxes and Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral (the one that actually looks like a cathedral, not "Paddy's Wigwam") for the job.

 

[Oswaldtwistle]

Y
Was one of those power stations Whitebirk, by any chance (seeing as Oswaldtwistle is near Blackburn)? .

Nah, I live in Derby. Power stations were Drakelow and Willington. I grew up only a mile or so from Drakelow, and yes, it was a bit weird when it went and I still look for it in the skyline but it's a power station, not a work of art.....

 

[DRINK?]

Apparently they used river water to mix cement etc when they were building it, not sure what the science behind this is though the use of this water has meant most of the building the towers particularly are shot to shit

 

[r0bb0]

Went to a Battersea meet the other day, not underwritten yet, heres the latest (+ this the 9 elms re-dev seems to be progressing http://www.urban75.net/vbulletin/threads/347101-Sarf-of-the-River-Vid-9-Elms-Regeneration?p=11688710#post11688710

All Battersea Power Station Community Forum Members

Following on from the Phase One Design Workshops held here at the Power Station on Monday and Tuesday this week, we are intending to hold a Phase One public exhibition on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th May – details are to be confirmed but make a note of the date for your diaries.

The next Community Forum will be held in the canteen at Battersea Power station on Tuesday 17th May 2011, 6.00 for 6.30pm, please find attached the minutes of the last meeting and forthcoming agenda.

Please contact me or Liz Condon by email or phone 7501 0658 to let us know whether you will be coming on 17th May. This will help with our Security and catering requirements.

Good wishes

Sarah
Sarah Banham
Associate Director of Development - UK

Treasury Holdings
Battersea Power Station
188 Kirtling Street
Battersea
London
SW8 5BN
Tel: (+44) 20 7501 0686
Fax: (+44) 20 7501 0699
Mobile: (+44) 777 9411 456
E-mail: sbanham@treasuryholdings.com
Web: www.battersea-powerstation.com
www.treasuryholdings.com

 

[r0bb0]

well, maybe these photos weren't that moody
http://www.urban75.net/vbulletin/threads/334359-Some-moody-pics-of-Battersea-Power-Station?p=11093677#post11093677

 

[zenie]

Thanks I enjoyed going there, will be interested to see what they're up to with Phase one.

 

[r0bb0]

I recently received an email about this: Battersea Power Station - Phase 1 Public Exhibition.
This is taking place on Friday 13th May 10am-6pm and Saturday 14th May 10am-4pm in the Consultation Suite at BPS. Pls enter via gate 2 on Kirtling Street. Treasury Holdings would like to hear your comments on how to move the project towards the construction phase. After this plans will be submitted to Wandsworth Council.

They still have to announce an investment partner

 

[Crispy]

It'll be the Qataris http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/stand...d-to-help-save-pound-55bn-battersea-scheme.do

 

[teuchter]

More info here now (look under "latest news"). I think I might go and have a look.

http://www.battersea-powerstation.com/

Following the approval of our Outline Planning Application for the
redevelopment of the Battersea Power Station site, we are now embarking
on the detailed design of the first phase of development of about 750
homes, a hotel and other uses, prior to starting construction in 2012.
In February this year, we announced the appointment of Ian Simpson
Architects and de Rijke Marsh Morgan as architects for Phase One, and they
have since been working alongside our Architect in Chief, Rafael Viñoly. We
are now ready to hold a public exhibition to present the designs prior to the
submission of detailed information to Wandsworth Council. The exhibition
will be held on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th May at the Power Station (see
overleaf for details), and I would be delighted if you could attend.
In recent months, we have been working very hard on securing an
investment partner to work with us on the overall project to restore the
Power Station and redevelop the rest of the site. In the next few months,
we hope to be in a position to announce our preferred partner.

Do we really believe this bit -

We will shortly begin detailed design work on the Power Station building
itself, in advance of beginning to repair the building during 2012.

?

 

[r0bb0]

According to Wandsworth Guardian the Four gas holders which have stood next to Battersea Power Station for decades are to be torn down to make way for new homes, shops and businesses. The huge structures - a familiar feature of the riverside landscape - will be bulldozed after National Grid announced it wanted to press ahead with a major development project.
http://www.wandsworthguardian.co.uk/news/9130324.New_Nine_Elms_development_unveiled/

 

[r0bb0]

the latest minutes

Minutes of Battersea Power Station Community Forum
Meeting
Battersea Power Station Community Forum
Date
19.07.11
Time
6.00pm for 6.30pm
Venue
Battersea Power Station
Attendees:
Community Forum:
Harry Cowd (Chair)
David Cook
Steve Diamond
David Evans
Mark Hale
May Hale
Mark Haythorne
Martin Heberden
Brian Inwood
David Lewis
David Micklem
Judith Mitchell
Pat Moran
Haydn Mylchreest
Marlene Price
Judith Roscoe
David Spring
Robert Tipping
Keith Trotter
Chris Yiannakou
Treasury Holdings:
Jeremy Castle
Sarah Banham
Apologies:
Minutes
1.
Chairman’s welcome
Harry Cowd welcomed everyone to the meeting and introduced Keith Trotter who has been
appointed Nine Elms Programme Coordinator by Wandsworth Council. Keith explained to the
BPSCF that he previously worked for Lambeth Council and would be part of a team of three
dedicated to working with the Strategy Board towards the regeneration of the Opportunity Area.
Harry Cowd explained that he now sat on the Community Engagement Advisory Group (CEAG) who
reported into the Vauxhall Nine Elms Battersea (VNEB) Strategy Board and would represent the
views of the Battersea Power Station Community Forum to the CEAG. The CEAG ‘s intention is
understand the local community needs (especially residents on the Patmore, Carey Gardens, and
Savona Estates) and to maximise planning gain for Wandsworth residents. Judith Mitchell asked if
the Robertson Estate could be included.
2.
Planning Update from Jeremy Castle, Planning Director, Treasury Holdings
Section 106
Jeremy was pleased to announce that Wandsworth Council had approved the Section 106
Agreement for signature earlier on today. He explained that the delay had been caused, in the main,
by a schedule relating to the Northern Line Extension. However this had now been agreed and the
Page 2
100 page document should be signed by all 10 parties within 7 to 10 days.
Phase One detailed design
The detailed design on the mainly residential Phase One was progressing well with submission
documents for the Reserved Matters Application being prepared for submission to Wandsworth in
the next few weeks.
VNEB Update
Following on from Keith Trotter’s appointment, the Strategy Board is now looking for a Team
Director, a high calibre regeneration expert.
Jeremy then gave a recent presentation of public realm plans for the Opportunity Area, and
summarised the volume of planning applications either submitted or shortly to be submitted to
Wandsworth by landowners in the Opportunity Area:
•
US Embassy – outline approved, reserved matters expected later this year.
•
Battersea Power Station – outline approved, Phase One detailed design to be submitted
shortly.
•
Tideway Estate (now known as ‘Riverlight’) – approved with construction due to commence in
September.
•
Ballymore – application submitted.
•
New Covent Garden Market – Flower Market site and Entrance site to be residential. Main site
redevelopment for market use.
•
Post Office – application submitted (includes a primary school).
•
Gas Holder site – decommissioning confirmed, development plans being worked up.
Other sites include:
•
Sainsbury’s Wandsworth Road – application submitted
•
Vauxhall Island
•
Vauxhall Square
•
Marco Polo Building – application submitted
So far, a total of 8,500 new homes in the area have been approved or are the subject of a planning
application, which would result in approximately £350 million of developer contributions into the
infrastructure pot.
VNEB Strategy Board
Jeremy explained that many Working Groups had been set up on specific topics to feed back into
the Strategy Board. These groups were made up of a range of stakeholders and experts in their
fields. Jeremy chaired the Utilities Group (including waste, power, water run off etc). Working
Groups cover:
•
Community Engagement
•
Utilities and Wharfs
Page 3
•
Communications – including branding for the Opportunity Area
•
Employment and Training
•
Public Realm
•
Housing and Social Infrastructure – including health and education provision
•
Northern Line Extension – 3 sub groups – Design, Structure and Funding
•
Other Transport
Keith Trotter explained that the Housing and Social Infrastructure Working Group would study each
phase of development and work out demand in terms of social infrastructure such as schools and
health centres.
3.
Community Forum Update
Membership
Sarah Banham reported that the new manager of the Job Shop, Allison Francis, would like to attend
future meetings. Allison also sits on the Employment & Training Working Group. This was agreed by
the Forum.
Exhibition Feedback
Sarah Banham gave members details from the 4
th
exhibition held in May.
•
Total Visitors – 243
•
41% of visitors were from SW8
•
19% of visitors were from SW11
This was a good result as these residents were considered to be most likely to be interested in
Phase One and had been specifically invited.
Results from the Questionnaire were positive and included:
•
In general what is your view of the proposed overall design for Phase One?
-
71% said very good & good.
•
Do you consider our proposal for a new river walkway and riverside park as a benefit for the
local community?
-
95% said very good & good.
•
Would you like to see a range of restaurants and local services within the first phase of the
development?
-
81% said very good & good.
Community Engagement – Education
Sarah Banham reported that she has met with Emma Marks, the Extended Schools Coordinator for
the Battersea Cluster of schools to investigate ways of making the site more accessible to school
children.
An information pack was sent out to the geography teacher at Battersea Park School and it is hoped
Page 4
that a visit can be arranged next term.
A visit by year 6 pupils from the Dominie School (a private school for dyslexic and dyspraxic
children) took place in June as part of their Battersea place project.
An information pack was sent to year 1 pupils at Chesterton primary school to support their mural
project they will be painting on their playground wall. Chesterton has sent the results of some of
their work to Treasury Holdings.
Jeremy Castle will be hosting a visit by The Challenge Network to the Power Station on 20
th
July.
The Challenge Network is a national charity working with 15 and 16 year olds post GCSE inspiring
them to take responsibility in their communities and understand the responsibility of adulthood.
Community Engagement – Other
Recent updates and presentations include:
•
A Presentation to Wandsworth Older People’s Forum at Anchor Church Centre.
•
A presentation to the Battersea Forum, Katherine Low Settlement.
•
Update to Clapham Junction Town Centre Partnership, BAC.
Temporary Park Update
Jeremy Castle explained to the Forum that the planning permission had not yet been granted for the
temporary park between the Power Station and the river. That said, the proposal is connected to
the marketing strategy of Phase One, which is likely to be delayed until Spring 2012 as a result of
the S106 negotiations taking longer than expected, which in turn has delayed the submission of the
Reserved Matters Application for Phase One.
Investor Process
Good progress is being made in this crucial element of getting the project underway. A shortlist of
major international investors are currently considering the project, and Treasury Holdings hopes to
make an announcement in the coming months.
4.
Northern Line Extension Update
Jeremy Castle explained that the period of consultation on the route options for the Northern Line
Extension had been extended to 10
th
August. The NLE team learnt in May this year that some
streets had not received the first consultation leaflet. It was frustrating to have to run the
consultation again but it was the right and proper thing to do.
Good progress is however being made on all NLE work streams, with the Strategy Board meeting
solely to discuss the NLE and all parties confirming that the NLE is the number one strategic priority.
Eric Pickles has recently issued a consultation document about allowing the retention of business
rates, which would help the NLE funding solution

 

[stethoscope]

The developers are practically bankrupt and the power station will still cost too much to restore.
Ain't gonna happen.

I'll say it again - nothing will happen to this site until the power station falls down of its own accord.

The saga continues - it's up for sale!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-17159188

Battersea Power Station is being offered for sale on the open market for the first time.

It is hoped the sale, to be handled by estate agent Knight Frank, will cover the £502m debts accrued by a firm which tried to redevelop the landmark site.

The 39-acre property is on the Thames and a new public park is planned there.

Chancellor George Osborne has confirmed government backing for plans to extend the London Underground's Northern Line into the heart of the area.

Stephan Miles-Brown, head of residential development at Knight Frank, said: "This is the first time Battersea Power Station has ever been offered for sale on the open market.

"As one of the UK's most recognisable landmarks, Knight Frank anticipates considerable interest in a scheme that is among the most exciting in the world today.

"Battersea Power Station is as iconic as the Chrysler Building in New York or the Eiffel Tower, and familiar to people who may have never even been to London."
The Grade II listed building opened in 1933 and generated power until 1983.

As such any building work would require listed building consent - even minor works, such as painting.

It was acquired by Real Estate Opportunities, the majority owner of the holding company, in 2006.

Last year its debts on the project were called in by creditors.

 

[teuchter]

I like the thought of a little estate agents' mini pulling up in front of the power station with some potential buyers.

 

[DRINK?]

Turn it into a big ball pit.... The biggest ever

 

[Onket]

It's someone's house in Children of Men, isn't it? Perhaps that's on the cards.